How to travel from Vila Nova de Gaia to Mértola, Portugal

The distance between Vila Nova de Gaia and Mértola is around 495km (307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Vila Nova de Gaia to Mértola by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MértolaVila Nova de Gaia if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Porto (OPO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the bus to Mertola.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios and then to Mertola.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then take the bus to Mertola.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mértola.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance495km (307 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vila Nova de Gaia and Mértola

There are several options for getting from Vila Nova de Gaia to Mértola by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Vila Nova de Gaia and Mértola is around 495km (307 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 396km (246 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Vila Nova de Gaia and Mértola by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vila Nova de Gaia to Mértola is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Vila Nova de Gaia and Mértola, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vila Nova de Gaia and Mértola. We recommend that you fly from Porto (OPO) to Faro (FAO) then take the train to Vila Real De Santo Antonio then take the bus to Mertola. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vila Nova de Gaia and Mértola. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vila Nova de Gaia to Mértola. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa Sete Rios. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Rede Expressos and Citi Express run regular bus services between Vila Nova de Gaia and Mértola. Buses run once daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vila Nova de Gaia to Mértola. We recommend that you fly from Porto (OPO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the bus to Mertola. instead which will take 5h 5m.

The closest major airport to Mértola is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Mértola. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Vila Nova de Gaia and Mértola. The distance is around 495km (307 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vila Nova de Gaia to Mértola is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €43 ($43).

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Transport options from Vila Nova de Gaia to Mértola
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
5h 5m
€82($82)
once daily547km (340 miles)
Fly to Sevilla (SVQ), bus5h 55m
€135($135)
once daily743km (462 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 30m
€115($115)
once daily629km (391 miles)
Bus
7hrs
€30($30)
once daily563km (350 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
6h 30m
€43($43)
once daily581km (361 miles)
Train to Faro, bus8h 30m
€70($70)
once daily757km (470 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
€90($90)
on demand495km (307 miles)

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Airports near Mértola

The following major airports near Mértola offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Mértola
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Mértola
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
409km (254 miles) from Mértola